If you're interested in learning from one of the top chefs in Little Rock, you'll want to be at Dandelion on July 14. Matthew Cooper, who is co-owner of Dandelion, and executive chef and general manager at Cache, will be leading a culinary class to teach participants how to better use spices and herbs at home.

Cache has been open only since mid-December, yet it’s on track to blow by the competition among Little Rock’s full-service, fine dining, white tablecloth restaurants in total sales, including the usual leader, Sonny Williams Steak Room.The restaurant, co-owned by Crews & Associates CEO Rush Harding and his son, Payne, is located at 425 President Clinton Ave. in the River Market District, in the $14 million, 59,000-SF Arcade Building.

Even with a dining scene that prides itself in serving simple, modest dishes in casual settings, Little Rock restaurant-goers can, at times, expect plates to truly “wow” them. From a higher price point or exotic ingredients, perfect presentation or a masterful execution, certain culinary creations reach a level of extravagance seldom seen in our city. In Little Rock’s developing food community, it’s often all about a strong word-of-mouth. Well, these dishes will definitely get you talking.

The highly anticipated opening of Cache in the River Market is finally here. Today (Jan. 7), the elegant restaurant serving up classic European fare will open its doors after having a super-popular New Year's Eve party.

The newest addition to the Central Arkansas Library System real estate roster will be the Arcade Building at 100 River Market Ave. The $14 million, 59,000-SF, mixed-use project represents a loose joint venture between CALS and private development interests.

Three of the most imminent projects are the new Residence Inn by Marriott next to the Interstate 30 ramp at 219 River Market Ave., the Mann on Main Redevelopment at Fourth and Main streets and the Arcade Building, a new multi-use office and retail space at 100 River Market Ave.